Compare up to 4 stocks side by side, across all 7 of StockIQ's scoring categories.
| Category | SMTC Semtech Corporation | AAOI Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $177.37 -4.1% | $108.67 +3.3% |
| StockIQ Score | 63C+ Moderate Risk: Medium | 53C- Moderate Risk: Medium |
| Technical | 88A | 42D |
| Fundamental | 35F | 36F |
| Growth | 79B+ | 68B- |
| Fair Value | 38F | 38F |
| News | 100A+ | 100A+ |
| Quality | 42D | 63C+ |
| Risk | 48D+ | 54C- |
Scores are based on real financial data only and do not constitute investment advice. How the score is calculated
Semtech (SMTC) outperforms Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) in nearly every category. Its technical score (83 vs. 13) and growth score (79 vs. 68) are significantly stronger, while AAOI’s weak rating (42 investor score vs. 62) and low technical score highlight its weaker performance. Both share similar valuation scores (38), but Semtech’s overall balance makes it the stronger pick.